5 Things To Do

Heather McCarron @CountryGazette

Thursday

Sep 6, 2018 at 9:30 AM

1 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: The 34th Annual Wrentham Day and Wrentham Wroad Wrace will be held on the Wrentham Town Common, Rte. 140/Rte. 1A, Wrentham center, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. Find something for all ages: Informational booths, vendors, as well as crafts and games. Highlights of the day are the Wrentham Wroad Wrace 5K, which kicks off at 10 a.m., the Giant Banana Split sponsored by the Wrentham Lions Club, the Pioneer Engine Company’s clam chowder, and the traditional burgers and hot dogs served by the Youth Baseball/Softball Association.

2 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: The 14th Annual McGinty Family Fun Day will be held on the Foxborough Town Common, Rte. 140, in Foxborough center, 12-5 p.m. The day begins with the singing of the National Anthem and opening remarks, followed by an afternoon of fun that will include music, bouncy houses, facepainting, crafts, raffles, games and a BBQ. The day is held in tribute to Michael G. McGinty, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and nuclear power and utility specialist for Marsh & McLennan who was killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Those coming to enjoy the festivities are asked to donate $5 per person to benefit the McGinty Scholarship Foundation, which annually gives two scholarships to two local teens.

3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: The 10th Annual Alex Handy 5K will be held from the Medway VFW Post 1526, 123 Holliston St., Medway. The race begins at 8 a.m. This event features one water stop plus water at the finish, post-race food, face painting, a free bicycle helmet giveaway (while supplies last), prizes for the first place man and woman plus age group prizes, and raffle prizes. Also, enter to win a free bicycle. Registration fees are $25 for adults and virtual (remote) runners, $5 for youths 14 and under with a non-perishable food item donation. Register online by visiting RaceWire at racewire.com/register.php?id=9382

4 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: DANCING ON DEAN next to Dean Bank’s main office, 21 Main St., Franklin and down Dean Avenue (closed to traffic for event). 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Dean Bank, Dancing on Dean is a free “block party-style” event complete with live music, beer and wine, local food vendors and fun. Featuring local band the South Street Six, playing a variety of music. With the completion of the bank’s main office renovations, there will also be a ribbon-cutting and open house prior to the start of Dancing on Dean.

5 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: The Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts (CSSM) headquartered at the Norfolk Public Library, is presenting its 12th Annual Cactus Show and Sale on Norfolk Town Hill and also in the library 139 Main St., Norfolk. The show is open both days from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is free.The Cactus and Succulent sale is only on Saturday, also from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. On display in the community Room will be more than 400 cacti and succulents. The first 50 patrons each day will receive a free plant, compliments of the Cactus and Succulent Society. The Society, with more than 100 members, is celebrating its 27th anniversary and looks forward to welcoming many new members. Club’s website. On hand both days will be nationally known cacti and succulent experts. For more information, visit CSSMA.org and click on “Annual Show.”